Avis Rosella Hendrickson

Avis Rosella Hendrickson, age 91 passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on July 25, 1926 on the home farm in the town of York, Green County, Wisconsin the daughter of Melvin and Alena (Gulson) Gilbertson. She was united in marriage to Homer Hendrickson on November 26, 1945 in the Adams Lutheran Church. They farmed together their whole married lives in the Mount Horeb and Blanchardville area. She was a lifelong member of the Adams Lutheran Church, and was active in the Women of the ELCA. Avis was a member of the Adams Homemakers for many years. She enjoyed visits with family, growing beautiful flowers, and was especially proud of establishing their home farm in March of 1968. Spending time with her grandchildren and going to their activities was a highlight of her life. A particularly fond memory was fishing trips with the grandchildren to Yellowstone Lake followed by ice cream. The family appreciated Mom & Dad's lefse making skills.

Avis is survived by her three children, Deanna (Lyle) Opsal of Blue Mounds, Larry (Marie) Hendrickson of Blanchardville, and Jeff (Kate) Hendrickson of Belleville; and 14 grandchildren, Troy, Travis (Leslie), Tara, Brandon (Kim), Kelsi (Jeremy), Trent (Kelsey), Breinne, Brooks, Olivia, Haden, Stephanie, Matthew (Angie), Aaron (Megan) and Steven, Jr (Heather); 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and former daughter-in-law, Lisa Hendrickson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Hendrickson who died on December 13, 2009; her son Jerome Hendrickson who died on June 25, 2016; two grandchildren, Thad Opsal and Trevor Hendrickson; six siblings, Lenore (Eddie) Dammen, Twila (Clarence) Dammen, Sanford (Mildred) Gilbertson, Mildred (Abert) Nyhus, Violet (Abert) Martinson, and Elaine (Robert) Gackstatter; and two sisters-in-law, Eileen (Edwin) Weiler and Dorothy (Francis) Fox.

A visitation for Avis will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Adams Lutheran Church. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Rev. Jennifer Kuhnert will officiate. Burial will be in the Adams Lutheran Cemetery. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at To view a memorial video for Avis please click the following link: